Food poisoning also known as food borne illness is illness that occurs as a result of eating contaminated, spoilt or toxic food.
Food can be contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites or their toxins. Foods can be contaminated at any point during production or processing, it can also occur at home if food is not correctly handled or cooked.
Food poisoning is serious or potentially life threatening for young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune system.
Symptoms of food poisoning vary, depending on the source of infection, but the common symptoms includes;
- Nausea and vomiting
- Passing watery or bloody stool
- Abdominal pain or cramps
- Fever.
PREVENTION
- Wash your hands, cooking utensils and food properly
- Keep raw food separate from ready to eat food
- Foods should be cooked at a safe temperature
- Perishable foods should be refrigerated promptly
TREATMENT
Food poisoning can be treated at home. It is important to stay hydrated during the course of the infection. Over the counter medications can be used to control diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms should also be treated as they occur.
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